Recent Stories in Real Estate

May 23, 2018 — Back until about 2007 or so, most anybody could qualify for a mortgage loan. You did have to be age 21, have a bank account and be able to fog a mirror and sit upright at the closing table to sign your documents, but those

May 18, 2018 — One of the oldest materials in home design is now trending like a hot newcomer. Shelter magazines, design blogs and home renovation stores are featuring tile for surfacing floors and more: Designers are opting for a high-impact effect by cladding stair risers and entire rooms

May 18, 2018 — If you are currently in an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM, for an acronym here), do you know where your ARM is? Silly-sounding question, I know, but it is a vitally important one right now. Personally, I have used ARMs to finance properties and have put countless

May 14, 2018 — VAIL — Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate recently announced the promotion of team member Jason Cole to vice president of operations for Eagle and Summit counties. Cole first joined Slifer Smith & Frampton in the spring of 2007. He began as an office coordinator,

May 11, 2018 — It is no secret that inventory levels remain a challenge here in the Vail Valley, mirroring trends from around the country. The confluence of rising prices and interest rates, coupled with the aforementioned low inventory, makes home shopping uniquely different from just a few years

May 11, 2018 — Even the simplest window treatments have an important role to play in the look of a room. "They really soften and furnish a space much more than most people imagine," said interior designer Betsy Burnham, of Los Angeles. Yet she often has to reassure people

May 11, 2018 — VAIL — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties has earned top national honors for first-quarter sales performance both for office and sales teams. The awards, given out by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices' national office, included: • First place: Offices with one to 20 sales professionals, total gross

May 4, 2018 — If you have an adjustable-rate mortgage, then you might want to review the terms closely because the low-rate party for these loans is over. Many homeowners have grown complacent the last 10 years, enjoying adjustable rates that often dropped every year or were, at worst,

May 4, 2018 — EDWARDS — Slifer Designs has announced that it was honored by Luxe Magazine with a regional Residential Excellence in Design Award for its 2016 work at a Vail residence. The award honors company principal designer Andrea Georgopolis with the regional award for Best Bathroom, as

April 27, 2018 — Dear Joan: We are very excited that we finally have a home under contract in today's market. This is not our first purchase, but it has been a while, and it seems that everything has changed: All the forms, all the deadlines and all the

April 27, 2018 — NEW YORK — Even though "Fixer Upper" has come to an end, Joanna Gaines is still going strong. The designing half of the just-wrapped HGTV show is showcasing her cooking skills with the release of her "Magnolia Table" cookbook. She showcased tasty food made from

April 27, 2018 — Many young international designers are drawing on heritage, folklore and their imaginations to create contemporary textile, ceramic and wall-covering patterns. Some are finding larger audiences through decor retailers and online sites. Others are taking their imaginations outdoors, onto the sides of buildings. At Spoonflower, designer

April 20, 2018 — On Sunday, April 22, LIV Sotheby's International Realty will release its first-quarter micro market reports, indicating that the Vail Valley and Summit County continued to demonstrate growth for the first quarter of 2018. The reports compare statistics from the first quarter of 2018 (January through

April 20, 2018 — VAIL — Colorado's East West Hospitality is undergoing a change in leadership, with Colleen Weiss-Hanen taking over as president and CEO. Ross Bowker, current CEO and founding partner, will transition to the role of chairman. Weiss-Hanen has worked at East West Hospitality for more than

April 19, 2018 — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Most housing is designed for nuclear families, but most U.S. households don't meet that description. That's why flexible floor plans — and innovations including moveable walls, smart technology, multifunctional furniture and space-saving features — are the future, according to a new exhibit,

April 18, 2018 — Springtime in the Rockies means a lot of locals are looking for a new place to live, and finding a place in Eagle County is always a challenge. Many have a dream of buying a home but think it's impossible. For some, it is, but

April 13, 2018 — When responsible first-time homebuyers need help buying a home, the family bank sometimes can lend a hand. Younger homebuyers face a mountain of obstacles, including rising home prices and interest rates, too few homes for sale and unpaid college debt. Student debt is a major

April 13, 2018 — Dear Joan: We have been totally enamored by the idea of building our dream home. We have discovered there are many great deals on land in this valley, and we think we should buy soon before land jumps up in price like homes have. Now

April 13, 2018 — Despite a slow start to ski season, lower-than-average snowfall overall and national market challenges, the Vail Valley continues to show strength in real estate sales, particularly in the luxury market. While residential units under contract are off 6.5 percent valleywide, dollar volume is up by